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Inter-State Drug Racket Busted in Odisha: Six Arrested, Brown Sugar Worth ‘40 Lakh Seized
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:30
Inter-State Drug Racket Busted in Odisha: Six Arrested, Brown Sugar Worth ‘40 Lakh Seized
- •An inter-state drug trafficking racket was busted in Jeypore, Odisha, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a woman.
- •Police seized brown sugar valued at ‘40 lakh, along with ‘20,000 in cash, eight mobile phones, and weapons.
- •The contraband was reportedly sourced from Khurda and Nayagarh districts and intended for distribution in the Jeypore region.
- •One of the arrested, Rama Chhatriya alias Ramu, a local supplier, was previously arrested in a smaller brown sugar case.
- •Preliminary investigations indicate a well-coordinated racket, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend others involved in the supply chain.
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Six persons, including a woman, were arrested by the police during the operation in Jeypore town.
Police seized brown sugar worth Rs 40 lakh, which included over 3,700 small packets and 11 packets containing 10 grams each.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the contraband was sourced from Khurda and Nayagarh districts for distribution in the region.